Chinese and African youth took center stage at the "Global Governance, Youth Action" media event in Johannesburg on November 11, 2025, organized by China Media Group (CMG). The forum highlighted cross-continental collaboration in addressing pressing global challenges through innovation and shared vision.
Over 100 government representatives, youth leaders, and business innovators gathered under the theme "Building a Modern Future Together for China and Africa." Discussions focused on youth-driven solutions in digital economy advancements and sustainable energy transitions, reflecting Africa's rapid technological adoption and China's green development priorities.
CMG President Shen Haixiong emphasized the transformative role of young leaders: "This generation isn't just participating in global governance—they're redefining its architecture through blockchain-enabled transparency initiatives and climate resilience projects."
The media group announced plans to launch a pan-African youth innovation hub in 2026, leveraging CMG's global networks to amplify success stories like Kenya's AI-driven agriculture platforms and Guangdong's smart city prototypes.
